In the past 2+ years of pandemic living, many of us got used to doing tasks for ourselves that we never would have considered before. Whether it was homeschooling your children, becoming a seasoned pro at baking sourdough, or giving your dog a haircut, closed businesses and difficult scheduling necessitated some new do-it-yourself hacks. For…
Schromen Law, LLC is a supporter/ally of the LGBTQ community. We put in the work to competently and consciously represent individuals/couples in this community, and we strive to be intentionally supportive of and sensitive to gender expressions. We are always thrilled to help LGBTQ individuals and/or couples with their estate planning needs — from pre-…
The funeral is behind you and the refrigerator is filled with hotdishes from the neighbors. While it might seem like all of the difficult work is behind you, there are still a number of tasks to be managed in the days following the service. To help guide you through the next few days, we’ve created…
It is common that an event or experience will cause someone to take steps to start their estate planning. In my experience, it is the expecting, or birth, of a baby that most often leads people into my office. It may seem that amidst buying baby clothes and developing a birth plan, estate planning would…
The idea of discussing your parent’s finances and estate planning can seem overwhelming and incredibly intimidating. After all, this is oftentimes the type of questions parents ask their children – not the other way around. However, as challenging as it can be to initiate this conversation, it is important to do so in order to…
Bringing up the topic of estate planning with parents is something that many people avoid. It is an awkward, seemingly morbid, conversation to start with aging parents. You may fear your parents will feel you are invading their privacy, or assessing your inheritance prematurely. However, it is an incredibly important and necessary conversation to start. “Hey,…
So, you’re married! You have found the one you wish to have and to hold, you are freshly relaxed from your honeymoon, and now you’re wondering “What’s next?” Schromen Law, LLC would advise that it is the perfect time to set up an appointment to update or create your estate plan. Here is a helpful…
After finishing high school, many graduates are focusing on planning for college. Such planning includes choosing classes, buying supplies and items for classes as well as their dorm room or apartment, and preparing to move away from home for the first time – sometimes even across the country. It can be exciting, stressful, and overwhelming…
Parents will go to any length to ensure the safety, security, health and well-being of their children. But one thing that parents don’t want to think about is the unthinkable; “What if something happens to us?” Many of my articles focus on providing for the safety and security through an estate plan, but I also…
With rapid advancements in technology, more “every day” things are being managed online, or through apps on cell phones. Bills may be received by email, and paid securely online. Documents can be stored in secure clouds or “online vaults.” It is important to make sure your loved ones are aware of what digital assets you…
